Unbiased Ride Quality Review

[Speedr]

Just thought I'd drop this note to try and frame how great the ride is in the Cybertruck.

I just picked up my wife from the airport. I did the same thing 2 weeks ago as well. Both times she let out a sigh and said how great it was to be in such a smooth and comfortable riding vehicle again. The first weekend, it was after she was in a 2022 GMC Yukon for a 3+ hour trip. This last weekend, it was just an hour or two in a year old Nissan Armada. Both are full-size SUVs. Theoretically they should ride better than their truck counterparts. Also, this is on the firmer "focused" setting since the "relaxed" version is too floaty for me.

FYI, She is NOT a car person, nor a Tesla fanatic. It just rides that well!

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[ThatOneOverlander]

I'm going to call BS on this one. The GMC Yukon is literally one of the most comfortable vehicles that exists. It's one thing to say that you prefer the CT ride quality, but to act like driving in a GMC Yukon for 3 hours is an unpleasant experience makes me not believe anything you claim.

 

[L3it3R]

I'm going to call BS on this one. The GMC Yukon is literally one of the most comfortable vehicles that exists. It's one thing to say that you prefer the CT ride quality, but to act like driving in a GMC Yukon for 3 hours is an unpleasant experience makes me not believe anything you claim.

I’ve spent that much time (and then some) in both cars. I would much rather be in the CT.

 

[Speedr]

I'm going to call BS on this one. The GMC Yukon is literally one of the most comfortable vehicles that exists. It's one thing to say that you prefer the CT ride quality, but to act like driving in a GMC Yukon for 3 hours is an unpleasant experience makes me not believe anything you claim.

I'm reporting what my wife told me. She's brutally honest. Also, this was as a passenger in both. Have you ridden in a Cybertruck yet to even question it?

I learned a long time ago that things in isolation seem one way, but are sometimes completely different when compared to others.

 

[future_yas]

Many reviewers have also commented on how comfy the Cybertruck is. Aside from the air suspension, it also helps the Cybertruck has big 65 profile tires so lots of rubber for cushion. And then it's also very rigid chassis so that allows the suspension to do its job well.

Armada doesn't surprise me because it's a very dated platform. Regarding your Yukon, I'd be curious about the wheel/tire size.

 

[tingmo13]

I'm going to call BS on this one. The GMC Yukon is literally one of the most comfortable vehicles that exists. It's one thing to say that you prefer the CT ride quality, but to act like driving in a GMC Yukon for 3 hours is an unpleasant experience makes me not believe anything you claim.

yeah, a friend told me he doesn't like Burger King fries that he never even tried.

 

[getsometom]

The air suspension can feel different for people who are not use to it. Some find it more comfortable than others which may the reason why the wife likes it.

 

[Crissa]

The advantage an EV has in ride quality can not be overstated. There's no constant vibration from an engine, no shifting gears shuddering the vehicle.

As much as I love a manual transmission - I have always preferred them - my motorcycle makes it perfectly clear that it can be more accurate and smooth on dead-bottom class suspension.

And the Cybertruck doesn't have dead-bottom cheap suspension.

It's really cool hearing reports like this. People were saying the same about the Lightning. But it rides totally different than the Cybertruck, too.

-Crissa

 

[Kengineer]

My wife also thinks it is the best ride ever. She likes the cybertruck better than me.

 

[MarquetteWho]

In less than 2 weeks I made the same 1600 mile trip with my Cybertruck and our 2023 Escalade. The Escalade has air ride and Supercruise. The CT was impressive, but it doesn’t eat up miles like the Escalade. The Escalade has less road noise and the seats are still comfortable after 10+ hours. Of course, Supercruise is so much better than adaptive cruise. I can’t wait for FSD!

Overall I was very impressed with the CT and wouldn’t have any issues road tripping it. That said, it’s not a luxury suv. For me the biggest complaint is the seats. Im a bigger guy and the seat pan in the CT is a lil snug. After about 8 hours I could really feel the seat pushing against my outer left thigh. My wife also had an issue with the seats. She is 5’ and the point of the headrest is perfectly centered on the back of her head. Why can’t Tesla make an adjustable headrest. Fortunately, at 6’4” the headrest fits me perfectly.

 

[Nobell32]

I'm going to call BS on this one. The GMC Yukon is literally one of the most comfortable vehicles that exists. It's one thing to say that you prefer the CT ride quality, but to act like driving in a GMC Yukon for 3 hours is an unpleasant experience makes me not believe anything you claim.

My family car is a Yukon XL Denali and I can confirm that the CT’s ride is more comfortable. My wife even said so yesterday without any input from me.

 

[Jason B]

Ride quality in the CT is fantastic

 

[HaulingAss]

Ride quality in the CT is fantastic

I recently got the "winter" AT tires sold by Tesla. They are pretty aggressive and have a blocky tread pattern which makes a lot more tread noise with the windows down but, when I put the windows up, the louder noise is muffled to the point it is hardly bothersome. They have firmer sidewalls but the ride is still comfy, just not as silky smooth as the OEM AT tires that came with the Foundation Series.

Count my wife as a fan of the ride too. When she first rode in my Cybertruck she said she wanted one of her own, but then she bought a new Model 3 Performance because she could transfer the FSD from her RWD LR to the new Performance. She still wants her own Cybertruck though.

 

[Jack27]

I'm going to call BS on this one. The GMC Yukon is literally one of the most comfortable vehicles that exists. It's one thing to say that you prefer the CT ride quality, but to act like driving in a GMC Yukon for 3 hours is an unpleasant experience makes me not believe anything you claim.

It’s comparing apples to oranges. I’ve had 2
Tahoes and a duramax! I love them all but no way in hell are they as smooth and comfortable as the CT but I also wouldn’t compare the Two

 

[kappaknight]

I’ve been noticing my CB rattles when it’s above 80mph. It’s not a particular part, but the whole vehicle itself.

Unfortunately I don’t recall if it did this earlier on too and I’m not 100% sure if it’s the vehicle or the road I’m on.

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